Why the Florida Gators Stink

That is not the actual title of the sportingnews article, but I like it better. The once popular magazine and website had an article about why the demise of the Florida football program happened. They seemed to place most of the blame on Urban Meyer. It is a pretty interesting read so I recommend you check it out.

Several things stand out. You cannot let the inmates run the asylum and that is apparently what happened. You also can't sell your soul for winning. If winning is all that matters, you will lose yourself along the way. This could be why Meyer had so many health problems towards the end in Gainesville. It also is a horrible reflection on Urban Meyer if true. Especially if he is trying to negatively recruit against Florida and a mess he helped create in order to get recruits at Ohio State. If Meyer is truly doing that than it shows a complete lack of class.

It also shows that for some reason certain schools do not seem to get negative attention. Can you imagine if FSU had at least 30 players arrested in just 6 seasons? Before you go insulting Bobby Bowden think about how long he was at FSU. Meyer was at UF for 6 seasons and had over 30 players arrested, that is deplorable. He had special rules for some athletes, that is also deplorable.

This article also makes Percy Harvin out to be the biggest prima donna in the NFL. Harvin looks like the most selfish brat to put on a football jersey in this article. There is no justification for how he acted if true. It helps allow you to see one reason the Vikings have gone downhill since Harvin's arrival.

The faking injuries to cover up failed drug tests is the biggest blow to UF if true. That is just blatant disregard for the law and the student body of Florida. Absolutely horrible. You need to read the article it is crazy stuff. Somehow I don't see ESPN giving this one too much coverage though. Don't think ESPN will do too much investigating.

-Noland